Garage Storage

[irkgreen]

Hey all!

New to the forum here. I am hoping to get some help deciding on garage storage. There are a couple of custom installers in my town. One quoted me for 3/4" thick double sided melamine and another 1/4" thick (which seems too thin to me). The other option would be the big metal (20 gauge) cabinets.

I am unsure which way to go. The metal cabinets will be cheaper, but what are the disadvantages? Or are there any?

Garage uses: light woodworking, electronics work, storage for tools, paints and garden equipment.

Thanks!

 

[nadogail]

Repurposed kitchen cabinets are often used.

They can frequently be found for free on Craig's List.

 

[GeeTeeOhh]

something wrong with the 1/4"....I ended up with 18ga Newage metal cabinets because they are fully assembled and welded, I did not want to have to do any assembly; there are also some companies that sell a powdercoated MDF that look pretty sharp. google away for ideas. It would be interesting to see how prices compare with your local installer's custom units...

 

[irkgreen]

The 1/4'' was quoted at $3300
The 3/4'' $3800
Home Depot has a 20ga for $2300
And lowes has the brand you mentioned (18ga) for $3500

All options are roughly the same setup (2 or 3 pantries, 3 overheads, 2 or 3 drawers with workbench top). 113-117 cubic feet.

 

[nadogail]

I have another garage with Home Depot cabinets and countertop; my neighbors are envious.

The repurposed Kitchen Cabinets are at another property.

 

[tonyciambrone]

I don't think 1/4" would store kitchenware...
I'd do go Newage but I'm partial to steel

Err:
Check out what HomeDepot Husky and Menards Masterforce have as well

 

[irkgreen]

Actually the $2300 option from THD is Husky. It is 20ga but much less expensive than the NewAge. Perhaps it is just a good deal. 20ga should be enough for my needs I think. Unless folks think it is too thin for small power tools and paint cans and such.

 

[GeeTeeOhh]

Newage has the Pro 3 line which is 18ga, and Bold series which I belive is 24ga. There is a Newage supplier on here that may be worth looking into as a potential supplier. He has quite a detailed thread on this brand FWIW.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383018

 

[Lirram]

I can recommend you also use small plastic organizers to store small parts.

 

[tarmy]

Go buy a table saw and make your own...not really that hard. Buy the doors online.

 

[Sureshot]

Hard to beat Harbor Freight tool boxes. Wheels on or off. Plywood or actual countertop on top. Lots of options.

 

[PelicanPines]

Hard to beat Harbor Freight tool boxes. Wheels on or off. Plywood or actual countertop on top. Lots of options.

This... with everything labelled...

 

[911mike]

I just finish off a garage with Newage Pro3 and dollar for dollar they were my best option. My last garage had over $20K in baldhead cabinets so the newage is a downgrade for sure. That said they are very nice for less than half the price. Look into the pro 3 as they are deeper than the Bold series. Also they make kits the bundle several cabinets together at huge cost savings.

 

[DustynBeardface]

This... with everything labelled...

I'll second this, a label printer was one of the best gifts I ever gave my wife...

 

[Lucky Llama]

I'll second this, a label printer was one of the best gifts I ever gave my wife

Now that is some thoughtful gift giving. LOL